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North Korean troops in Russia are learning modern drone warfare tactics: Seoul

North Korean troops in Russia are learning modern drone warfare tactics: Seoul

NIS assessment comes as Ukraine has accused Moscow of transferring drone tech to Pyongyang

North Korean troops in Russia are learning modern drone warfare tactics: Seoul
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 6, 2025
Georgy Toloraya: Why the North Korea-Russia relationship is built to last
Podcast

Georgy Toloraya: Why the North Korea-Russia relationship is built to last

Russian scholar and former diplomat discusses why ties will continue to develop even after the war in Ukraine is over

Georgy Toloraya: Why the North Korea-Russia relationship is built to last
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News March 6, 2025
North Korean POW in Ukraine tells South Korean lawmaker that he wants to defect

North Korean POW in Ukraine tells South Korean lawmaker that he wants to defect

Yu Yong-weon of ruling party calls for Seoul to use ‘all resources’ to prevent soldier’s repatriation after meeting him

North Korean POW in Ukraine tells South Korean lawmaker that he wants to defect
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park March 5, 2025
Russia has given North Korean troops a glimpse beyond regime’s walls
COLUMN

Russia has given North Korean troops a glimpse beyond regime’s walls

Fighting Ukraine has exposed DPRK soldiers not just to modern war but to the world their government shields them from

Russia has given North Korean troops a glimpse beyond regime’s walls
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov March 5, 2025
North Korea threatens US, a cruise missile test and Yoon’s final defense
Podcast

North Korea threatens US, a cruise missile test and Yoon’s final defense

NK News’ Joon Ha Park talks DPRK criticism of US aircraft carrier visit to peninsula and its message to Trump

North Korea threatens US, a cruise missile test and Yoon’s final defense
North Korea has restarted reactor at main nuclear site, watchdog says

North Korea has restarted reactor at main nuclear site, watchdog says

IAEA chief reports signs of new reprocessing campaign after 60-day pause of Yongbyon reactor, expressing ‘deep regret’

North Korea has restarted reactor at main nuclear site, watchdog says
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 4, 2025
North Korea says it may ‘escalate’ nuclear power demonstration in response to US

North Korea says it may ‘escalate’ nuclear power demonstration in response to US

Leader's sister Kim Yo Jong says Pyongyang 'considering' nuclear weapon event after US aircraft carrier arrives in ROK

North Korea says it may ‘escalate’ nuclear power demonstration in response to US
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 4, 2025
A North Korean POW wants to resettle in the South. The law may stand in the way.

A North Korean POW wants to resettle in the South. The law may stand in the way.

Legal and political hurdles have clouded fate of DPRK soldiers captured by Ukraine, complicating any transfer to ROK

A North Korean POW wants to resettle in the South. The law may stand in the way.
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 3, 2025
US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea in first visit since Trump return

US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea in first visit since Trump return

USS Carl Vinson will reportedly join trilateral drills, as ROK acting president stresses security ties with US, Japan

US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea in first visit since Trump return
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim March 3, 2025
North Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK PRO

North Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from February 1 to February 28, 2025

North Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro March 3, 2025
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